Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 74, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 August 1930 — Page 11

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ROBINS OPEN 24-GAME ROAD TRIP AFTER TILT TODAY

Brooklyn, Giants to End Series Cubs Face Long. Home Stand, While N. Y. Invades West. e new" YORK, Aug. s.—With the second-place Chicago Cubs swinging back into action today after an open date in the schedule, the final game of the Brooklyn-New York series at .Ebbelts- field took on added importance in the National League pennant race. The Giants assumed the lead in crucial series, two games to one, by winning Monday, 4-0, and reducing the Robins’ lead over the Cubs to two and one-hail games. The thirdpiace Giants are lour games behind the Robins. Brooklyn still holds a lead over the Giants in their season's series, having won nine out of fifteen gamwi. - Today's game against the Giants will be e last home game for Hrookls r oarnng a Sunday game with tlu Pirates on Aug. 17, until they return from the west, Aug. 24. The Giants also face a long road trip, playing sixteen single games, lour against each western club, before they return to the Polo Grounds Aug. 27 to open another jour-game series with the Robins. Brooklyn has twenty-four games, including several double-headers, scheduled for their road trip. The other National League contender, the Cubs, face a long home stay, playing the rest of their games this month at Wrigley field after completing their three-game series, opening today, against the Cardinals at St. Louis. Three home runs helped the Giants win from Brooklyn Monday. Allen, Lindstrom and Terry each hit homers. Linstrom’s single and Terry’s double accounted for the other New York run. Fitzsimmons held the Robins to six hits, outpitching BUI Clark and winning his twelfth victory of the season. Terry** three hit* in for tune* at bat elevated the New Yrk Gianta* atar Aral baseman ta within three pointa of the National league baiting leadership. Chuck Klein. Phillies* outfielder, made only one hit os the Boston Braves beat the Phils, S-t. and his batting average dwindled to ,401. Terry’s overate is now .401. The Philadelphia Athletics Increased their American League lead to 3 games by winning from the Bostou Bed Sox. 13-4. A1 Simmons hit his 26th homer of the season and a pai* of triples. Lefty Grove hit a homer with two mates on base. Washington, idle Monday because of the funeral of Mrs. Walter Johnson, wife of the Senators' msnsger. got back into action today with a double-header againat the New lork Yankee* at Yankee Stadium. Detroit won a twelve-inning game lrom the Chicago White Sox. 7 to 3. Charley Gebringer. Tiger second baseman, made four hits. Including two homers, one with the bases filled in the twelfth inning. Vic Sorrell outpitched Ted Lyons. Cleveland scored three runs In the ninth inning to beat St. Louis, 5 to 2. giving Wes FerreU his eighteenth victory. Public Links Play Begins JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 5 Qualifying play for the annual national public links championships today, -wltft 124 municipal course golf champions from twenty-six cities participating. Thirty-two low medalists in the pla*' today and Wednesday will compete for the James J. Stendish Jr., trophy in matched play Thursday and Friday. The final 36-hole round is scheduled for Saturday. Webb Tosses Carlin Hugh Webb took two straight falls and victory over Johnny Carlin at Riverside mat show Monday. 3n other bouts Bobby Chick tossed Bill Honeycutt and Bin Webb defeated Bob Webb.

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Let ’Em Go Bv United Press CHICAGO, Aug. s.—American Association ball players can fight among themselves, without fear of disciplinary action from President Thomas J. Hickey—as long as they don’t strike an umpire. President Hickey said today he would take no action against Ernie Smith, Minneapolis shortstop, for striking Pitcher Jess Doyle of Columbus at Columbus Sunday. Yoter, Columbus third baseman, also took part in the fight and all three were chased from the game. "As long as the umpire was not involved in the fight, I will take no action,” said Hickey.

Mss Abbott Is Victor in Local Event Coming through with an 87, Elizabeth Abbott, Avaloh, Monday annexed low gross laurels in the eighteen-hole handicap tournament at Speedway course. The event was staged under auspices of the Indianapolis Women's Golf Association. Elizabeth Dunn, Riverside, was run-ner-up with 92 and Mrs. Carl McCaskey, Highland, was third with 93. The three winners were prominent in city and state tourney championship competition, Mrs. McCaskey being runner-up in the state play. Low net honors Monday went to Frances Kotteman of Highland, whose handicap gave her 84. Her gross was 98. Mrs. A. A. McClamrock. Highland, shot 96 gross, 85 net. Blind par prize donated by Chuck Garringer, Speedway pro, was captured by Mrs. McClamrock. She scored 96, with twenty handicap. Blind par was 76. 2 Philly Pilots Get Sentences PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5 Thirty-day prison terms were given three semi-pro baseball officials here today after they had been convicted of violating the Sunday blue laws. The three men, Malcom McGowan, and Edward Sherman, team managers, and Ted Voorhees, an umpire, refused to pay fines of $lO and costs. The arrests were made at a local ball park, during a ball game Sunday.

Major Leaders ’ By United Press Following statistics include games of Aug. 4: LEADING HITTEBS G. AB. B. H. Pet. Klein. PhiUies ... 101 423 109 171 .404 Terre. Giants .... 103 419 99 168 .401 O’Doul. Phillies .. 96 384 90 153 .39* Herman. Robins .. 102 413 103 163 .395 Stephenson, Cubs. 78 258 16 100 -388 HOME BIN SLUGGERS Ruth. Yankees., 40'Foxx, Athletics... 29 Wilson. Cubs 35 Klein. Phillies.... 29 Gehrig, Yankees.. 33iBerger. Braves... 27 RUNS BATTED IN Gehrig. Yankees 135 Simmons. Athl’t’s 11*1 Klein. Phillies.. 116 Ruth. Yankees.. 108 Foxx. Athletics.. 1121 HITS Klein Phities.... I*l;Frederick, Robins 168 Terr". Giants... 168 O'Doul. PhiUies. 153 Herman. Robins. 163! __________

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Four Clubs Open State Title Play Local Legion Nine Favorite; Two Games on Card Today. Young and ambitious diamond pastimers from four Hoosier cities were scheduled to swing into action today at Manual park in quest of the state title in the annual American Legion national junior tourney. The four teams advanced from the sectional play Saturday and previously triumphed in district play. Clinton and Huntington will clash in the opening game of the title play here at 2 p. m. Hayward Barcus post American Legion nine of Indianapolis will oppose Princeton in the second encounter at 3 p. m. The local* outfit is regarded a heavy favorite to capture the honors and represent Indiana youths in the regional tourney at Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 14 and 15. Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky are others to play in the regional. Robbins, right-handed flinger, is expected to start on the slab for the locals. He has won a majority of the games he has started this season and shows considerable promise. The city championship nine is composed chiefly o‘.’ Manual high school stars, all unde? 17 years of age. The four teams competing in the tourney will be guests of the Indianapolis Indians baseball club at Washington park tonight, where they will witness the A. A. team in action against the Kansas City Blues in a twin bill. Following the two semi-final contests today, the victors w ’ clash at Manual Wednesday .or title. Trophies to the cnampioiio and other awards will be made at Washington park Wednesday night by Russell Cook, national athletic director of the American Legion, John Kelly and M. L. Jones have been assigned by the Indianapolis Umpires Association to handle the title contests. Hole in One at Coffin The hole-in-one at Coffin course Sunday was scored by Dr. E. A. Pape. The Times Monday announced the new hall of fame name as Pate and realizes that any golfer who puts that little pellet into the cut in one stroke is entitled to the proper spelling of his name. Hence the correction. Dr. Pape is said to be the first "ace” golfer of the month locally.

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Dave Bancroft Is Suspended By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. s.—Dave Bancroft, New York Giants’ coach, has been suspended for three days by President Heydler of the National League. Bancroft, acting manager of the Giants in absence of John McGraw, protested violently when Umpire Jorda called the fourth ball on Jake Flowers, forcing in the winning run in Sunday’s game at Ebbets field, which Brooklyn won, 1-0. FRED MARBERRY OUT Bn Times Special WASHINGTON, Aug. s.—Fred Marberry, Senator’s mound star, will be out of action at least two weeks with a broken bone in his right wrist, received while sliding into third base last Friday,

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Three U. S. Cup Netters May Compete in Eastern Tourney Lott, Bell and Allison Return From France; Irish Star Is Upset Victim.

Bv United Press SOUTHAMPTON, N. Y., Aug. 5. Hope was held out today that three members of the United States Davis cup team, George Lott of Chicago, Berkeley Bell and Wilmer Allison of Austin, Tex., would arrive here in time to participate in the men’s singles of the Meadow Clubs fortyseventh annual tennis tournament. The three Davis cup players were due to arrive at New York aboard the S. S. Majestic. The defeat of G. Lyttleton Rogers, Irish Davis cup player, featured the opening day’s play Monday. Marcel

Rainville of Canada beat Rogers, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Wilbur F. Coen Jr., Kansas City; Clifford Sutter, New Orleans; Ellsworth Vines Jr., Pasadena, Cal.; Bryan Grant, Atlanta, and Sidney B. Wood Jr., Forest Hills, N. Y., all won their first matches. TONY HERRERA WINS Bv United Press BRADDOCK, Pa., Aug. s.—Tony Herrera, ISS 1 !, Chicago, defeated Jackie Pilkington, 131 ti, New York, in ten rounds here Monday.

j Booking Basket Games! | Si Y(3RKt6wN, Ind.. Aug. s.—This hot weather can’t, last long now. Tim Russell, manager of the Yorktown Merchants, state independent basketball champions of last season, announced that he is now booking games for his team for the coming campaign. His entire 1929-30 lineup, composed largely of former Muncie high school stars, has been retained. GRACE GAINS DRAW Bv Unitrd Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 5. David Valesco, Mexican welterweight champion, and Meyer Grace, Philadelphia, fought a ten-round draw here Monday night.

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Two Butler Stars Enter Bu United Preise, CHICAGO, Aug. s.—Ray Conger, lowa miler; Harold Osborn, Olympic high jump champion; Joe Sivak and Bert Nelson, Butler stars, and. Lee Serrtman, Illinois hurdler, head the entries for the annual Central A. A. U. track and field championships to be held in connection with the Chicago police field day games at Soldier Field, Aug. 16 and 17. Winners in the central meet will be sent to the National A. A. U. championships at Pittsburgh, Aug. 23.